Preparation for Worship
Time for Gathering
Opening Hymn “God is Here”
1 God is here! As we his people meet to offer praise and prayer,
may we find in fuller measure what it is in Christ we share:
Here, as in the world around us, all our varied skills and arts
wait the coming of His Spirit into open minds and hearts
2 Here are symbols to remind us of our lifelong need of grace;
here are table, font and pulpit, here the cross has central place.
Here in honesty of preaching, here in silence, as in speech,
here in newness and renewal God the Spirit comes to each.
3 Lord of all, of Church and Kingdom, in an age of change and doubt,
keep us faithful to the gospel, help us work your purpose out.
Here, in this day's dedication, all we have to give, receive;
we who cannot live without you, we adore you! We believe.
Prayer of Praise
Song of Worship
Prayers of the Church
Offering and Doxology
Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:13-16 Page 736
Sermon A Peculiar People
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer
Closing Hymn “Worthy Is the Lamb, Crown Him”
1 Thank you for the cross Lord Thank you for the price You paid
Bearing all my sin and shame, in love You came and gave amazing grace
Thank you for this love Lord, Thank you for the nail pierced hands.
Washed me in your cleansing flow, now all I know Your forgiveness and embrace
Refrain:
Worthy is the Lamb, seated on the throne, Crown You now with many crown you reign victorious
High and lifted up, Jesus, Son of God, the darling of Heaven crucified. Worthy is the Lamb!
2 Thank you for the cross Lord, Thank you for the price You paid
Bearing all my sin and shame in love You came and gave amazing grace
Thank you for this love Lord, Thank you for the nail pierced hands
Washed me in Your cleansing flow Now all I know Your forgiveness and embrace [Refrain]
3 Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne,
Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity. [Refrain]
Benediction:
